Job description
Site Name: UK - County Durham - Barnard Castle
Posted Date: Jan 29 2026
We are looking for a senior quality management professional to lead a high-performing team of quality specialists at our Barnard Castle manufacturing site.
Reporting into the site’s Quality Director, The Quality Systems and Data Lead is responsible for the effective management, oversight, and continuous improvement of the Barnard Castle site’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) and associated data processes. This role is a senior position within the site’s quality management team. It ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, drives data integrity, and fosters a culture of quality excellence across the Barnard Castle site. Working cross-functionally you will coordinate efforts to enhance quality systems, as well as integrate digital innovation initiatives and data governance frameworks.
Direct Reports – The role manages approximately 9 direct reports.
Key Responsibilities (include..,):
* Manage and oversee the site’s Quality Management System (QMS) processes to ensure compliance with GMP standards, as well as provide expertise to drive system effectiveness. This includes providing oversight and expert guidance on the development, management, and tracking of CAPAs and deviations (for timely resolution) as well as acting as primary liaison for quality audits.
* Manage governance and implementation of robust Data Integrity (DI) practices for accuracy, security, and alignment with regulatory requirements. Driving innovation in quality systems (via digital tools and technologies), your team will work closely with Quality Digital Innovation Experts to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
* Develop and maintain quality documentation systems for compliance, accessibility and continuous improvement (by collaboration with Documentation Compliance Experts).
* You will ensure training compliance across the site by designing, delivering, and monitoring effective quality training programs (maintaining standards and regulatory alignment).
* Manage and develop a high-performing team of specialists (providing clarity on roles and responsibilities, as well as succession planning and continuous skill enhancement). You will cultivate a culture of accountability and innovation, empowering your team to take ownership and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. You will foster collaboration across departments, functions and processes (eg; QMS, DI, CAPA, training, documentation and digital innovation functions) to align with site and above-site quality objectives.
* Leverage AI tools and technologies to enhance the performance and efficiency of quality systems and processes (driving innovation and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements) as well as collaborate with Quality Digital Innovation Experts to integrate AI-driven solutions (for data analysis, process optimization, and predictive insights) to foster a proactive approach to quality management.
About You:
As a senior management member of the site Quality leadership team you will operate in a multi-faceted way, liaising with a wide variety of on-site production and operations teams. You must be a highly self-motivated person with strong experience of working in regulatory or quality functions and/or manufacturing at a complex highly-regulated manufacturing site. You should be able to demonstrate knowledge / experience of inspection readiness (audit-experience). Strong people management skills (including a proven ability to influence people to achieve objectives and drive performance) are a pre-requisite for the role.
About Barnard Castle:
GSK Barnard Castle is a key secondary manufacturing site. We have invested heavily in industry 4.0 state of the art bespoke equipment to support sustained new product introductions and volume increases. As a key supplier of some of GSK’s blockbuster products the site contributes revenues of ~$2Bn annually.
CLOSING DATE for applications: Sunday 15th of February 2026.
Basic Qualifications:
* Degree in relevant Scientific, Technical or Engineering discipline or equivalent experience (ideally gained working in a manufacturing facility from a highly-regulated industry).
* Management experience
* Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements.
* Knowledge and application of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
* Knowledge of internal and external audit processes (eg; inspection readiness).
What we value:
We welcome people who bring curiosity, humility and a practical approach. We are committed to inclusion and to creating a supportive environment where everyone can grow. If you enjoy solving real problems, delivering measurable results, and helping teams succeed, we encourage you to apply. If you would like to learn more about our company wide benefits and life at GSK we would suggest looking at our webpage Life at GSK | GSK .
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